We Energies - Solar Thermal Incentive Program

May 13, 2011

Summary

We Energies offers an incentive for non-profit and government customers within its service territory that wish to install solar hot water systems*. The program acts as a matching rebate for qualified solar water heating projects that receive funding from the state Focus on Energy Solar Water Heating Cash Back Rewards Program. In order to be eligible for a rebate, the applicant must be a not-for-profit, school or government We Energies electric customer and systems must displace fuels or electricity and comply with all related Focus on Energy equipment and installation requirements. Applicants must receive a rebate approval from Focus on Energy and submit this approval along with their We Energies application in order to receive a rebate. An organization may receive incentives from We Energies for only one solar water heating system per year. We Energies will issue the incentive payment upon receiving notice from Focus on Energy that the project is completed and all invoices have been paid in full. *This program is only intended to support solar water heating systems. It will not support systems designed to produce heat for other purposes (e.g., steam for space heating).

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.we-energies.com/business/altenergy/solar_incent.htm
Administrator: We Energies
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Food Service Equipment
Incentive Amount: Non-profit, Educational Institution and Government: 100% match Focus on Energy incentive
Maximum Incentive: Non-profit, Educational Institution and Government: 30% of system cost
Eligible System Size: 5,000 therms/year (current Focus on Energy size limit)
Equipment Requirements: Systems must meet all Focus on Energy equipment and technical requirements (e.g., 2-year installation warranty, 1-year equipment warranty, SRCC certification, etc.)
Installation Requirements: Must be installed by a Focus On Energy listed Full Service Solar Hot Water System Installer
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: We Energies

Contact

Name: Connie Lindholm
Organization: We Energies
Address: 231 W. Michigan St., P318
Milwaukee WI 53203
Phone: (800) 714-7777
Email: Connie.Lindholm@we-energies.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.